Musical Instruments
- Ekwe (slit drum)is a drum that is carved out of a hollow tree. The different drum sounds also symbolize different festivals, arrivals and events.
Highlife
- A fusion of west African music and music from Western cultures.
- Ogene (gong) is the most important ritualistic instrument among the Igbo people. It accompanies many of the traditional songs and dances in Nigeria.
Musical Instruments
- Igba (cylinder drum) -This instrument accompanies most of the musical aspects of Igbo life.
- Oja (flute)- This instrument is very similar to the modern flute. However, this flute is made of wood.
- Udu (pottery drum)-This instrument is an example of instruments based on the Nok culture. It is also used as a safe or for water storage.
The Igbo Culture
- Often defined by strong percussion instruments
- Highlife combines african styles with reggae and hispanic beats.
Styles of Igbo Music
- Traditional Igbo music relies heavily on improvisation.
Music
- Masking is a tradition embedded in music.
- The colonization of Nigeria sparked a growth of western music tradition and Christian music.
- The Igbo take great pride in their traditional music.
- Igbo music came from the ancient Nok culture and many of the sounds are based off of Nok artifacts.
- Traditional Igbo music is passed down form generation to generation
Tradition and Ritual Behind Igbo Music
-Traditional and most well known style of Igbo music
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